2025 Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators Conference

Vendor Spotlight:  Finding My True North: Career Readiness Curriculum
- Jo Ann Lee, Parenting It’s A Life
Dive into "Finding My True North: Career Readiness," the latest addition to the PIAL curriculum, designed to invigorate students' exploration of potential career paths. This module engages students directly with interactive activities that encourage them to assess their current employable skills, identify the skills they still need, and outline actionable steps to enhance their capabilities. It’s more than just planning; it’s about empowering students to bring their 'A' game and confidently pursue their dream job.Equip teachers with strategies to facilitate student engagement in self-assessment of employable skills, identification of skill gaps, and development of personalized action plans for career readiness.

Welcome to the New Career Clusters!
- Lisa Stange, ACTE Member, Retired FCS Teacher

Overview of the new Career Clusters and guidance on how FCS and the many careers our programming connects to the framework. We'll review the importance of the framework and how to communicate with your stakeholders, colleagues, and students about FCS.

Future Ready FCS!  A work-based learning guide for a comprehensive and dynamic Future Ready FCS program
- Sara O’Rourke, Mid-Prairie High School
Want to transform your FCS program into a dynamic, work-based learning powerhouse? This Future Ready FCS presentation offers actionable strategies and resources to implement a comprehensive program that bridges the gap between education and employment. Learn how to design meaningful work experiences, build strong community connections, and empower students with the skills employers demand.Attendees will take away information and materials to support FCS educators in the areas of:
>Importance of Work-based Learning (Future Ready Skills)
>Practical Implementation of Future Ready Experiences
>Building Strong Industry Partnerships & Support
>Future Ready = Student, Family and Community Buy In
>Empowering Students to Choose Future Ready for Their Lives
>Playing a vital role for your district with their vision for Future Ready students through the Individual Career and Academic plan (ICAP) and the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP).